Varaždin in Opcina Varaždin, Varaždin, Croatia — Central and Southeastern Europe

Gradska Vijećnica

The City Hall

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2018

1. Gradska Vijećnica Marker

Inscription. The text of this marker appear in three languages: Croatian (top), German (middle) and English (bottom). Only the English text has been transcribed. To view the text in another language, click on the marker image to enlarge and display them.

On December 14, 1523 Juraj of Brandenburg gave this stone house for inhabitants of Varažden to make it their city hall. It has not changed the purpose since, which makes it one of the oldest in Europe. Johan Michael Taxner restored after the fire in 1776. In 1793 Franciscus Lossert renovates the front with the tower in the early Classicist style.

Erected by Grad Varaždin.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings.

Location. 46° 18.512′ N, 16° 20.269′ E. Marker is in Varaždin, Varaždinska (Varaždin), in Opcina Varaždin. Marker is at the intersection of Trg kralja Tomislava and Ulica Ljudevita Gaja, in the median on Trg kralja Tomislava. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Trg kralja Tomislava 1, Varaždin, Varaždinska 42000, Croatia. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kuća Jaccomini (within shouting distance of this marker); Palača Drašković (within shouting distance of this marker); Kuća Ritz

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Krinolina Ljubavi (within shouting distance of this marker); Kuća Bakić (within shouting distance of this marker); Grad Tekstila (within shouting distance of this marker); Josip II. Habsturško-Lotarinška (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Palača Patačić - Bužan (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Varaždin.

Gradska Vijećnica and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2018

2. Gradska Vijećnica and Marker

The marker is at the left side of the entrance.

Trg (Square) kralja Tomislava image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2018

3. Trg (Square) kralja Tomislava

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 16, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.